In chronic indigestion the symptoms are similar, but not so marked.
Treatment: Should commence with a dose of castor oil, even though the patient may be vomiting and suffering from diarrhœa. A few hours afterwards commence the following mixture:—
Recipe:
| Acid Hydrocyanic Dil., | 24 minims. |
| Liq. Bismuth, | 2 drachms. |
| Aqua ad., | 3 ounces. |
From half to two teaspoonfuls[1] every four hours.
When the acute symptoms have passed, give the following powders:—
Recipe:
| Ingluvin, | ½ to 2 scruples.[1] |
| Carbonate Bismuth, | ½ to 2 drachms. |
| Powdered Nux Vomica, | 1 to 3 grains. |
| Mix. | |
Divide into 12 powders, and put in cachets—one to be given three times a day after food.